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Tuberculosis
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Deaths from tuberculosis are again lower than the previous
year and the number of new cases notified shows a considerable
fall from fifty-one to thirty-two.
Maternal Mortality
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
Persons in Need of Care and Attention
It was not found necessary to take action under the
National Assistance Acts in respect of persons requiring care
and attention. In certain cases arrangements were made with
the Area Medical Officer of Health for the assistance of Home
Helps.
Housing
Since house building recommenced in 1946 this Authority
has built 1,981 dwellings and 746 private dwellings have been
erected. In addition there are 150 temporary bungalows.
There was still a considerable demand for houses, mostly
from young couples who were sharing accommodation, and
difficulties of finance and shortage of building land made it
increasingly difficult for the Council to deal with this need.
Diphtheria Immunisation
Facilities for immunisation against diphtheria are provided
by the Middlesex County Council at their clinics or through
the local medical practitioners.
The Department has co-operated with the Area Medical
Officer of the County with regard to the publicity campaigns
which have been undertaken.
Poliomyelitis Vaccination
Vaccination against poliomyelitis was undertaken by the
Middlesex County Council at their three clinics in the area.
252 children received a course of two injections during May
and June.